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This is the most common cause of serious allergies in dogs. Generally, there are certain bacteria that thrive in the dog’s skin. This is known as the species of Staphylococcus bacteria. In most cases, this does not cause allergies in dogs. However, there are certain types of dogs that develop an allergy to it. The [...]

Did you know that obesity is one of the greatest health risks among dogs? Obesity is caused by excessive eating and unhealthy binges just as it is in humans. Often, this situation is triggered by some environmental factors that may lead to more problems when not controlled . Like humans, dogs develop certain diseases when [...]

Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is one of the most frustrating diseases in veterinary medicine today simply because it is so difficult to prevent and treat. CHD is a developmental disease of the bones in which the head of the thigh bone poorly fits the hip socket, causing damage to the cartilage, gradual destruction of the [...]

Natural Flea Control • Vacuum your home frequently and seal vacuum bags before disposing. • Wash the bedding of your dog weekly in warm soapy water. This is where fleas usually breed. • Bathing your pet weekly with a mild dog shampoo prevents flea invasion. • Use cedar shampoo for your dog, and put cedar [...]

Previously, it was thought that only dogs that were long-haired were more resistant to heartworms because of the high difficulty of mosquitoes (which bring the worms) to penetrate through the dogs’ hair. Since then, it has been proven that this is not true. Mosquitoes even have a hard time penetrating through short-haired dogs. Actually, mosquitoes [...]

Common puppy dental problems Periodontitis It is very common among puppies to have gum disease. At the age of two or three, many dogs have either periodontitis or gingivitis. The most common dental problem for canines is periodontitis, also known as periodontal disease. The disease is caused by various factors: plaque, food debris, cell mucus, [...]

Here’s 5 reasons to find a petsitter! Do you worry about leaving your precious puppy in a crowded boarding kennel? Are business trips, overnight stays or other travel plans a regular part of your life? Is is difficult, or impractical to take little Fido along most of the time? During family vacations do you fret [...]

Your first task is to choose an appropriate container in which to keep all your basic dog first aid supplies. It should be waterproof, portable and probably bigger than you’re expecting. Stocking it with the right remedies, tools and equipment is essential, and it will fill up fast! A sturdy, plastic tool box (the kind that has [...]

If you think you don’t need pet dog insurance, you may be making a very big (and costly mistake). Think about it for a minute. Could you afford a $3000 vet bill if little Fido needed surgery this week? What about $1500 for emergency treatment after an unexpected accident? ven if you COULD afford it, [...]

No matter how hard you try, you may not be able to totally prevent Fido from finding the opportunity for his own ‘great escape’. But you can increase the chances of getting him back, by making sure he has some kind of identification on him at all times. Now, strapping a wallet around his middle [...]